A specific tier two or transmission-based precaution is implemented when the nurse:
A. Wears gloves when in contact with drainage
B. Disposes of all sharps in the appropriate container
C. Uses a face shield and gown when splashing is anticipated
D. Places the client in a private room with negative airflow
D
D. Airborne precautions—for diseases transmitted by small droplet nuclei (smaller than 5 mcg), such as measles, chickenpox, disseminated varicella zoster, pulmonary or laryngeal TB—private room, negative airflow of at least six air exchanges per hour; respirator or mask.
A. Gloves are worn when touching blood, body fluid, secretions, excretions, nonintact skin, mucous membranes, or contaminated items. Gloves should be removed and hand hygiene performed between client care encounters.
B. All sharp instruments and needles are discarded in a puncture-resistant container. OSHA recommends that needles be disposed of uncapped or a mechanical device be used for recapping. Sharps with built-in safety features must be used when available, and these safety features must be activated after use.
C. Masks, eye protection, or face shields are worn if client care activities may generate splashes or sprays of blood or body fluid.
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